Making accessible ebooks is more achievable than ever with today’s tools in InDesign. Whether you create digital publications regularly or are just starting to explore ebook workflows, understanding accessibility is essential for creating content that works for more readers.
In this session, Laura Brady walks through practical strategies for creating accessible ebooks from InDesign layouts. Learn how document structure, navigation, semantics, metadata, and image descriptions contribute to a better reading experience across reading devices and assistive technologies. You’ll also explore common workflow challenges and how recent improvements in InDesign are changing accessible publishing workflows.
Topics include:
- How to create more accessible ebooks from InDesign
- Structure navigation and table of contents elements more effectively
- Add metadata and image descriptions that improve usability
- Understand the role of semantics in accessible publishing workflows
- Identify common accessibility issues in digital publishing workflows
This article was last modified on June 10, 2026
This article was first published on June 10, 2026
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